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Fleet Safety Council Correspondence
November 2024 Edition
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FSC 33rd Annual Educational Conference a Success!
The 33rd Annual FSC Conference was a huge success once again. Thank you to the FSC Conference Committee for all of their efforts in putting together a fantastic educational event that included over 230 delegates and more than 40 sponsors.
Photos from the conference will be added to the FSC website soon!
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Tara Whiteman Named the FSC Provincial Safety Professional of the Year 2024
The FSC recognized Tara Whiteman of Kriska Holdings Ltd. as the Provincial Safety Professional of the Year sponsored by TruckRight. The announcement took place at the annual conference networking reception on October 24th where Tara was announced as the 2024 winner and received her embroidered leather jacket a a cheque for $2,500.
Read the full story on trucknews.com: Whiteman named FSC’s Ontario safety professional of the year
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Eric Melo Named the FSC Provincial Driver of the Year 2024
The FSC recognized Eric Melo of Mill Creek Motor Freight as the Provincial Driver of the Year sponsored by TruckRight. The announcement took place at the annual conference networking reception on October 24th where Eric was announced as the 2024 winner and received her embroidered leather jacket a a cheque for $2,500.
Read the full story on trucknews.com: Mill Creek Motor Freight’s Melo named FSC provincial driver of the year
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Truck News Articles from the FSC Conference
Truck News, the official media sponsor of the FSC Conference, was onsite to report on the educational sessions at the annual event. In addition to reporting on the Provincial Award winners, see some articles below:
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IHSA and Threads of Life Launch New YouTube Videos: See Something, Say Something
The See Something, Say Something series of videos, which are part of the Keep Your Promise campaign, are now available on IHSA’s YouTube channel. These five videos were created in partnership with Threads of Life to drive home the importance of speaking up about unsafe work conditions to make sure that everyone goes home safely to their loved ones each day. Click on the links below to watch the videos:
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Reminder: NCSO®/NHSA™ Educational Conference
The IHSA invites you to the Third Annual National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO®)/National Health and Safety Administrator (NHSA™) Educational Conference on the morning of November 21st.
This online event will take place virtually and will cover some of the key health and safety topics and areas important to maintaining your NCSO®/NHSA™ status.
Click here to view the agenda, speakers and register.
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Ask a Construction Health and Safety Expert with Deb and Dave!
IHSA is excited to announce the launch of a 5-episode series focused on construction health and safety. This initiative is specifically tailored for Ontario construction businesses that have recently registered with the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB). Participants will gain access to free, valuable foundational information that will help them comply with Ontario workplace health and safety legislation. Deb Moskal and Dave Dametto from IHSA will leverage their combined 50+ years of experience with Ontario construction health and safety, as they expertly guide participants through five essential topics.
Click here for more details
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Subscribe to IHSA's 2-Minute News!
With 2-Minute News, you can read the health and safety information related to your industry in two minutes or less! It's emailed to subscribers monthly.
Click subscribe to receive the 2-Minute News!
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Ministry of Transportation
- Ontario Building Highways Faster to Get Drivers Moving (Read more).
- Ontario Tackling Gridlock to Save Drivers Time (Read more).
- Ontario Moving Ahead to Build Bradford Bypass (Read more).
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Ministry of Health
- Ontario Expanding Access to Mental Health Services (Read more).
- Free Flu Shot and New COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available Across Ontario (Read more).
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Office of the Premier
- Ontario Extending Gas and Fuel Tax Cuts to Keep Costs Down for Drivers (Read more).
- Ontario Exploring Feasibility of New Highway 401 Tunnel Expressway (Read more).
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PMTC Update:
Driven to Lead Program: The PMTC and the PMTC Young Leaders Group are offering the Driven to Lead program on March 13, 2025. The ‘Driven to Lead’ program is a practical leadership program that will empower those who attend to breakthrough performance barriers, improve their results, become better leaders and communicators, for their own personal benefit, as well as that of their team and employer. (Click here for more details and to register).
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Trucking HR Canada Updates:
Labour Market Snapshot: THRC has released the Q2 2024 Labour Market Snapshot which shows that the transportation sector added 13,600 jobs in Q2 2024, mostly in positions other than transport truck drivers. (Click here to view the full report).
Top Fleet Employer Program 2025: Trucking HR Canada is now accepting applications for the 2025 Top Fleet Employers program. The deadline to submit applications is February 14, 2025. Attend an upcoming information webinar to get the process started. (Click here to learn more and register for a webinar).
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CarriersEdge Update:
The CarriersEdge Podcast: Episode 108, recorded October 21, 2024, recaps the ATA MCE, and discusses technical support, and the annual Fleet Safety Council conference in Ontario, Canada. (Listen here).
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Trucking Human Resources Sector Council Atlantic Update:
THRSC Conference: Registration continues for the Trucking Human Resources Sector Council Atlantic annual Advancing Women in Trucking Conference, taking place in Truro NS on November 7th, 2024. (Read more)
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TCA Updates:
Carrier Nominations Now Open for TCA's Fleet Safety Awards: Nominations are open through Nov. 8 for all TCA carrier members and top safety performers will be honored at the TCA annual convention in March 2025 in Phoenix! (Read more).
Tickets Are Still Available for the TCA Bridging the Border Barriers: Join TCA and transportation executives to discuss current and potential cross-border issues that are facing the truckload industry on November 20th in Mississauga Ontario (Read more).
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American Transportation Research Institute Updates:
Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry 2024: ATRI has released its 20th Annual Top Industry Issues report that identifies the trucking industry’s leading concerns. (Click here to view the full report).
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2024 Canadian Transportation Summit: Taking place on November 15th, 2025 at Maple Leaf Foods Mississauga, this free of charge event will feature discussions on driver recruitment and retention, evolving workforce needs and more. (Click here to register)
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CBC Marketplace: Hidden camera, internal memo reveals how unqualified truck drivers are getting onto Canada's roads. (Read article or watch the video)
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CVSA Training Course: Canadian Industry Roadside Inspection Driver Requirements training course will be taking place in Mississauga Ontario February 24-28. Registration for the course will open in September 2024. (Read more)
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CVSA Training Course: Canadian Industry Roadside Inspection Vehicle Requirements training course announced and will be taking place May 5-9 2025 in Mississauga Ontario. Registration for this course will open in February 2025. (Read more)
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MADD Canada - Project Red Ribbon: YOU can help prevent impaired driving by joining MADD Canada’s Project Red Ribbon campaign! Project Red Ribbon is an annual awareness campaign to promote sober driving during the holiday season. It is the busiest time of year on most social calendars and the risk for impaired driving is high. (Read more)
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Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police - Festive R.I.D.E. Campaign: Taking place from November 14 - January 2. The campaign strategy's aim is to take alcohol and drug-impaired drivers off the roads. Always plan ahead by having a designated driver, staying overnight, or taking a cab or public transportation. There is never an excuse for impaired driving. (Read more)
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Regulatory Registry Alert: Proposed framework for an Automated Commercial Motor Vehicle (ACMV) Pilot Program. The MTO is proposing a framework for a 10-year Automated Commercial Motor Vehicle (ACMV) Pilot Program that may be implemented through a new regulation under the Highway Traffic Act. The pilot program would permit eligible participants to test specific ACMVs (i.e., trucks over 4,500kg) on Ontario's roads, under defined conditions. Open for comments until November 14 2024. (Read more)
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Road Safety at Work - Plan and Manage Trips: This month’s road safety goal is to reduce driving-related risks through proactive trip planning and journey management, including finding ways to eliminate unnecessary driving by employees. (Read more)
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TAT Newsletter: Stay up to date with everything that's going on with TAT. Sign up to receive their quarterly newsletter! (Click here to subscribe)
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TIRF Report: TIRF, with funding from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), has released a new report on the status of Speed Safety Camera programs in Canada. (Click here to download the report)
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Truck News Article: APTA wants Nova Scotia to commit to official implementation date for MELT. (Read more)
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Truck News Article: Women’s representation grows in U.S. transportation leadership, declines to 9.5% among drivers. (Read more)
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World Toilet Day 2024: World Toilet Day is an official United Nations international observance day on November 19 to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis. Worldwide,Be part of the global campaign called ‘Toilets – A Place for Peace’. You can help raise awareness and drive action to tackle the sanitation crisis. (Click here to read more and download resources)
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WTFC Bridging the Border Barriers 2025: Save the date, the date for the 8th Annual Bridging the Border Barriers has been set. Taking place on September 15th and 16th 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Mississauga. (Click here to visit the WTFC website)
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FSC Mission Statement
To promote health and safety within the transportation sector through network support and sharing of information resources, allowing us to have a strong voice in the industry.
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